Palomar College Demographics & Diversity Overview

66%
Minority Students
47%
Female Students
0%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Palomar College has a diverse student body with 66% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
33.9%(8,750)
Hispanic
47.2%(12,164)
African American
3.1%(796)
Asian
7.2%(1,858)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(143)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(105)
Two or More Races
6.3%(1,632)
Unknown
1.3%(330)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color66%
Total Enrollment25,877
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Palomar College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Palomar College has a gender distribution of 47% female students and 53% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
53.0%(13,704)
Women
47.0%(12,173)

Gender Statistics

Men13,704

53% of total enrollment

Women12,173

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Palomar College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 31% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 24% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.3%(2,121)
18-19
25.9%(4,872)
20-21
16.3%(3,076)
22-24
13.5%(2,542)
25+
33.0%(6,204)

Age Diversity Insights

31%

Traditional Age (18-21)

24%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Palomar College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 149% in-state residents, -49% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(2,869)

Regional Representation

In-State2,869

149% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

66%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

47%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

24%

Non-Traditional Age